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City in Illinois, United States
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Collinsville is a city in Southern Illinois in the Saint Louis Metro East area. It is the "Horseradish Capital of the World": 85 percent of the world's horseradish is grown in Collinsville and the surrounding area. It is also the home of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage.
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Collinsville is home to the world's largest catsup bottle. At 170 ft (50 m) tall, it would hold 100,000 gallons (over 375,000 L) of catsup, or water. Souvenirs available downtown at Ashmann's Pharmacy, 209 East Main, Collinsville and online.
Horse race track. Live racing several days a week during season, usually late April through August. Simulcast racing from other tracks year round.
Held in early June each year. Events include a root toss, a horseradish-eating contest, horseradish recipe contest, Bloody Mary contest, and Little Miss Horseradish.
Held annually in July. Events include catsup taste test, hotdog eating contest, Little Miss Tomato and Sir Catsup.
BBQ.
American cuisine. Friendly staff, plenty of light, lots of ice tea: a good place to relax and recover after touring Cahkia Mounds.
Since 1963, a spot for locals to get cheap Tex-Mex food. Their hours are limited, so make sure to visit on a weekday.
Formerly Holiday Inn.
Most people will get around by car. MCT provides bus service in the city.
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